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SM Najmus Sakib

Journalist Dhaka
SM Najmus Sakib

SM Najmus Sakib is a journalist based in Dhaka. His work focuses on human rights, refugee rights, public health, the environment and climate change. Follow him on Twitter @ns_rafsan.

 

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Garment Industry in Bangladesh Struggles to Contain Pollution
 
 
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Fibre Innovation / Red Sea Seaweed Interview
Native seaweed species from the Red Sea are being developed into fabric prototypes with future commercial potential. The work highlights how regional resources can power globally relevant sustainable textiles.

Woven from the Red Sea: Saudi Arabia’s First Seaweed Fabric

  • Richa Bansal

19 December 2025
Tribute / Meher Castelino First Person
Meher

When a Chronicler Falls Silent, an Industry Remembers Its Own

  • Richa Bansal

18 December 2025
 
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Going Circular / Challenges Ahead Analysis
We already have many patented recycling solutions for both natural and synthetic materials, but they are still working on the linear model competing with virgin feedstock and unable to match the commercial scale yet. We need new global standards and clear communication with consumers, so that they can make informed choices based not just on price or claims.

The Circular Textile Revolution — Breaking the Linear Model

  • Anna Garton

20 January 2025
Clean Production / State of Leather 2024 / II Interview
A LiteHide comparison with hide from traditional means (extreme left).

Intense Focus on Definition of Leather Distracting from Discussions about Sustainability

  • Subir Ghosh

22 October 2024
 
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Machine Embroidery / Automation
Cornell’s OriStitch system uses embroidery and heat-shrink threads to transform flat fabrics into self-folding 3D forms.

OriStitch Points to a More Automated Future for Machine Embroidery

  • Staff Writer

15 December 2025
Luxury Fashion / Human Rights
Wider scrutiny

Widening Italian Investigation Flags Labour Abuses in Luxury Supply Chain

  • Staff Writer

8 December 2025